Former Cardinals GM in ugly feud with DeAndre Hopkins over drug test accusations

Nypost · Aug 12, 2026 · 424 words · By Bridget Reilly

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What to know about Legal Dispute

Some outside noise is penetrating the Cardinals camp.

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What happened

Some outside noise is penetrating the Cardinals camp.

Why it matters

Former Arizona GM Steve Keim has retained legal counsel after DeAndre Hopkins accused him of involvement in contaminating or manipulating a drug test that resulted in the five-time Pro Bowler’s six-game suspension in 2022, NFL insider Ari Meirov reported…

Common ground

Keim, 53, denied the allegations in a public statement on Tuesday.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He recently joined Georgia Tech as an assistant wide receivers coach in August”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “Former Arizona GM Steve Keim has retained legal counsel after DeAndre Hopkins accused him of involvement in contaminating or manipulating a drug test”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Steve Keim has retained legal counsel following accusations from DeAndre Hopkins regarding the manipulation of a drug test.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 102nd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 34th in Arizona and their third under head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The Cardinals started 7–0 for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Arizona_Cardinals_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 103rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 35th in Arizona, and their fourth and final under head coach Kliff Kingsbury. They attempted to become the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Arizona_Cardinals_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — DeAndre Rashaun Hopkins (born June 6, 1992), nicknamed "DHop" and "Nuk", is an American football coach and former professional wide receiver who is the assistant wide receivers coach for the Georgia T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeAndre_Hopkins

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Claim 3: “After 10 years in the role, Keim left Arizona and the league following the 2022 season”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm the duration of Keim's tenure or the timing of his departure.

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Claim 4: “I have retained counsel, Raees Mohamed, Esq.”

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Multiple web sources explicitly name Raees Mohamed as the attorney retained by Steve Keim.

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web search NEUTRAL — Keim has retained attorney Raees Mohamed to protect his reputation and legal standing, and said relevant evidence is being reviewed and preserved as the matter moves through the appropriate channels.
https://athlonsports.com/nfl/trending/former-cardinals-gm-st…

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web search NEUTRAL — Steve Keim denies manipulating Hopkins’ drug test. Keim responded Tuesday, calling the accusation “completely false.” The former Cardinals GM specifically denied contaminating, altering or manipulatin…
https://en.as.com/nfl/deandre-hopkins-old-suspension-takes-n…

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web search NEUTRAL — Steve Keim has responded to serious accusations made by former Arizona Cardinals receiver, DeAndre Hopkins. The receiver recently accused Keim, the then-Cardinals general manager, of manipulating a dr…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/08/12/steve-k…

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Claim 5: “Hopkins, 34, was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s performmance-enhancing drugs policy in 2022”

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Multiple sources confirm the six-game suspension in 2022 for violating the NFL's PED policy. His age (34) is not explicitly confirmed in the snippets, but the suspension details are corroborated.

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web search NEUTRAL — DeAndre Hopkins Suspended By NFL For Six Games. Wide receiver sidelined for violating policy on PEDs.According to the NFL's PED policy, a suspension of six games is warranted for a positive test of an…
https://www.azcardinals.com/news/deandre-hopkins-suspended-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — The NFL announced on Monday that the Cardinals star receiver has been suspended six games for violating the the NFL's policy on the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The suspension means that Hopkin…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/deandre-hopkins-suspended…

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web search NEUTRAL — The NFL suspended Hopkins for six games on Monday for violating its performance-enhancing drugs policy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.DeAndre Hopkins will miss the first six games of the season th…
https://sports.yahoo.com/arizona-cardinals-wide-receiver-dea…

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Claim 6: “According to Pro Football Talk at the time, he lost $5.2 million due to being sidelined”

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A specific report from Pure Sports confirms Hopkins stood to lose $5.23 million in compensation due to the 6-game suspension.

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web search NEUTRAL — DeAndre Rashaun Hopkins (born June 6, 1992), nicknamed "DHop" and "Nuk", is an American football coach and former professional wide receiver. He is also the assistant wide receivers coach for the Geor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeAndre_Hopkins

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web search NEUTRAL — DeAndre Hopkins stands to lose $5.23M of compensation for his 6 game suspension. He’ll forfeit 6/18ths of his base salary, signing bonus, & (restructured) roster bonus for 2022. Also, the guarantee on…
https://www.sportscasting.com/news/deandre-hopkins-vows-to-g…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Cardinals have agreed to terms with Hopkins on a two-year extension worth $54.5 million in new money, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The team announced the deal on Tuesday.
https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-deandre-hopkins-2-year-54…

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Claim 7: “Arizona’s 2022 season, finishing just 4-13 while also losing Kyler Murray to a torn ACL”

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One source explicitly states the Cardinals finished 4-13 and Kyler Murray suffered a torn ACL. Another source mentions the ACL tear but lists a 3-14 record, suggesting a slight discrepancy in record but corroborating the injury.

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web search NEUTRAL — Kyler Cole Murray is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.Murray was selected first overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyler_Murray

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web search NEUTRAL — The Cardinals finished with a 4-13 record, and quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a torn ACL.After the season ended, Hopkins became a free agent. He pitched a reunion with Kyler Murray after he signed …
https://firstsportz.com/deandre-hopkins-accuses-former-cardi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray tore his ACL earlier this season after signing a monster new contract worth $230.5 million over five years last offseason.Kyler Murray's Arizona Cardinals fi…
https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/arizona-cardina…

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Claim 8: “Keim, 53, denied the allegations in a public statement on Tuesday”

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While web results confirm Keim responded publicly and denied the allegations on a Tuesday, the specific age '53' is not explicitly mentioned in the provided evidence snippets to verify the age component of the claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2015 NFL season was the 96th season in the history of the National Football League (NFL), and the 50th in the Super Bowl era. To celebrate the 50th season of the Super Bowl, a gold-plated NFL logo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_NFL_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 NFL season was the 101st season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season started with the NFL Kickoff Game on September 10, in which the defending Super Bowl LIV champion Kan…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_NFL_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 season was the Washington Football Team's 89th in the National Football League (NFL) and their first under head coach Ron Rivera. The season also marked the first time since their inaugural s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Washington_Football_Team_…

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Claim 9: “Hopkins last played for the NFL in 2025 for the Ravens”

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Claim 10: “DeAndre Hopkins' drug test resulted in a six-game suspension in 2022”

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Multiple sources, including an official NFL spokesperson statement and reports from ESPN and Jason Hall, confirm Hopkins was suspended for six games in 2022.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — André Robin De Shields (born January 12, 1946) is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer. He has received numerous accolades including a Tony Award, a Grammy Award, and a Prime…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/André_De_Shields

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins (born 31 December 1937) is a Welsh actor. Considered one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actors, he is known for his performances on the screen and stage. Hopkin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Hopkins

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Claim 11: “Hopkins said “I got set up when I played for his team and lost 13 million. Skeme Slime was my GM, contaminated drug test go figure how that happened,” per Arizona Republic”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results (Windows 8.1, Hotmail). However, claim 0 and 3 mention the accusation exists. The specific quote and the $13 million figure are not corroborated by the provided evidence snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Jerome Johnson Sr. (born December 16, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the No…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Johnson_(running_back)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Organizational conflict is a recurring issue in many workplaces due to numerous factors. In the National Football League (NFL) and many other professional sports organizations, internal drama between …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_organizational_conflic…

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Claim 12: “Keim traded for Hopkins in 2020 out of Houston”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm the trade details.

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